Disney Cruise Line Room Service Tips, Tricks, & Secrets

Hey guys! As we're all missing the Disney Cruise we thought it would be fun to make a series of videos talking all about it! This first video in the series is all about room service on the Disney Cruise. We will talk about some tips and tricks we have...but also, SOME SECRET ITEMS ON THE MENU! Hope you enjoy!
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[@Cyber_Cowboy]

My trick is to bring zip lock bags on the ship. Then order room service deli sandwiches and chips. Load them in the ziplock bags put them in a backpack and take them on shore.

[@OurZRoll]

Mmmmmm that's a great idea!!!

[@flee2321]

This is brilliant! I’m doing this next time! Thank you.

[@sirdoug2002]

You can get in a lot of trouble taking food off the ship in a lot of ports. They have strict laws about importing food. Packaged chips, little cereal boxes, bottled beverages are ok, but not stuff in ZipLoc bags.

[@Horrorzeit]

There is food provided 24/7 everywhere but people still be bringing freakin sandwiches to the shore (not allowed) . How skinflint can you be after paying thousands of dollars for a luxurious cruise.

[@johnsanders1978]

They will take them from you. It can only be packaged food. Nothing fresh

[@tomclarke6580]

Loved this video. Some tips we’ll have to remember for our upcoming Nov. 1 cruise (not holding our breath). Chocolate chip cookies from room service have changed over the years. Our first few times ordering them they were huge (the Fantasy). This last trip March 2020 on the Wonder, they were smaller, more like regular home made. Tip: Ask your head waiter what happened, and the next few nights at dinner they’ll surprise you with saucer size cookies!! 😂 Part of the Disney magic.

[@OurZRoll]

Aww thanks! HA That's a great tip! LOVE THAT! Ya they have gotten smaller. I remember our first Cruise (10 years ago) they were huge! I think we still have a picture of one of them. Fingers crossed for your cruise!!! ❤️❤️

[@lindaboston9046]

I love this video!!!!! I love room service and I couldn't believe it's 24/7 and free. Thanks for this cool video!

[@OurZRoll]

Awww, well, thank you so much for watching! ❤️

[@jcastrine]

So excited to use these tips!!!!

[@OurZRoll]

Yay!

[@monica9606]

Oh my gosh! You two are so cute and funny! I appreciate these tips! I’m sure things might have changed a bit but I’m definitely taking notes as we plan our first Disney cruise. Your video popped up in my suggested because I’m a foodie and that’s what I’m researching first about DCL 😂

[@OurZRoll]

Awwww! Love it!! 🤍🤍🤍

[@teresjustforshow]

Great advise!!! I haven’t been on a Disney cruise since my boys were little. Now I’m taking my granddaughter ❤️Nov ‘22

[@OurZRoll]

Awww, thank you! How exciting!! Have the best time!

[@jamesarthurwrites]

Great video!! I was the same way with room service. I was always like “Hey im going to order something” even though it wasnt really a meal time!

[@OurZRoll]

HAHA! Exactly! That's what Vacay is all about right?! HA!

[@princessriley3335]

You Guys are so adorable.

[@RohdeFam]

I LOVE room service. We always get the carafe of coffee like you the night before because it is nice to have it first thing and not be woken up. We love sitting on the verandah with it and just relaxing while the kids still sleep inside or while they are having their own pre-breakfast of donuts/fruit/juice and watching a show on the TV. I have got to try the pie of the day!!! Last cruise I ordered the Mickey bar and cookies and made myself the biggest ice cream sandwich-a tip I got from a FB cruise group. It was WAY TOO SWEET...but awesome. I've got great pictures and fun memories of that. :) Looking forward to more of these as we count down to our next cruise!

[@OurZRoll]

We are so excited to experience the verandah! On this next cruise it will be out first time! OH WOW! We will have to try that combo! HAHA! Sounds amazing!

[@RohdeFam]

@@OurZRoll you guys will love the verandah! It's great with the kids. While they nap, you can hang out with a snack and a book. Or you can just nap, too :) It was so great having the extra space and that amazing fresh air all the time. I know it's an extra expense and you can get the views and fresh air on deck, but it's worth it to us to have since we do use it every day.

[@OurZRoll]

So agree! This is exactly why we’re excited about the verandah !

[@meganaltman900]

Mickey bars are $6 at the parks. Free on the ship is a great deal!

[@debbiewestphal4291]

You guys are too cute!! Thanks for all the tips 👍😜

[@OurZRoll]

❤️❤️❤️ Our pleasure!

[@4rogerb100]

Wonderful reminders thank you I have been on nine different cruises as of Feb 2022 and have one coming up in September 2022, here are some of the different tips that I appreciate about room service. My point on the very first day I called down to room service request a standing order for Coffee for two and fresh fruit. To be delivered at 7 am. Works out to be a nice wake up the coffee fantastic.. As for the tips I try’s I always bring enough to tip three dollars per day and if I can find it I try to find some two dollar bills. The waiters really do appreciate it .

[@troyvo8069]

Is this tipping on top of tipping as a whole for the entire trip?

[@AuburnHuhmann]

Room service on DCL is so convenient. I love the cheese plate too, Justin! I was cruising with my mom once and we both woke up in the middle of the night so we turned on a classic animated movie and ordered room service at 2am. It's one of my favorite DCL memories.

[@OurZRoll]

That is fantastic!!! What an amazing memory that would be! Love this so much!

[@JulieWallis1963]

That’s adorable , I’m sure you’ll remember forever.

[@LifeWithLowee]

Thank you so much for the tip info! I've asked a few people about tipping, and no one ever answered! My family and I are going on our very first cruise on the Disney Wonder on March 25th. THANKS! I'm excited about the room service! 😆

[@OurZRoll]

Yay! Congrats! You can now tip on the Cruise App! That has just recently changed!

[@Mombierella]

We cruise on the Magic in spring 😊 this is our 4th with DCL but 1st on the Magic. So excited! I love getting everyone mickey ice cream bars from room service

[@Lyfecaptured]

All Hands on Deck is the family favorite!

[@OurZRoll]

mmmmmmmm so good!!!!!

[@cheerfulcupcake]

Thanks for the info! 😃 I was on the Magic in Feb and did the night time "coffee carafe and Mickey Bars," (perfect tip!) and I never looked at the menu! 🤣 Missed alll the fun other desserts 😮So, I'm doing the TCM Cruise on the Dream next month, less than 60 kids at last count, and will Definitely be sharing this video with some of my fellow cruisers! Cheerio!😄 Am now Subscribed and have Liked!

[@OurZRoll]

Awww thank you so much!! We're so glad you enjoyed it! Have a magical time!! ❤️

[@cheerfulcupcake]

@@OurZRoll Thank you, keep up the great content! You are making better travelers of us all! 🙂

[@timharrison1447]

I really enjoyed this video! We have been on 5 Disney cruises, the last in December 2018, and our next cruise is booked for May to Alaska. I really enjoyed hearing about the secret menu items. Are there still secret menu items? I noticed your video was posted 3 years ago.

[@lynnetteglascock1252]

Great tips! Going on my first Disney cruise next month. Actually first ever cruise. About tipping: even though I did the pre-tip package, should I still tip room service?

[@joecapobianco647]

Awesome video!! Just subscribed, rang the bell and liked...I nee a Mickey Bar now!....Have you done or plan to do a video about stateroom tips, helpful hacks etc?...I think I'll be booking a 3 day Bahamas/Castaway Cay cruise in August....Fingers crossed. Thanks again and have a great week!

[@OurZRoll]

Awww thank you so much Joe! You know what? Now we need a Mickey Bar! lol! That's a great idea! We will add that to our list! We have some more Disney Cruise videos coming soon! Thank you!

[@travelwiththetwins_kari]

I'm with ya lacey... chicken tenders! We get that cheese and grape plate at dinner for free. Ask your server at dinner and they usually cant do it for you that night, but they can have it for you the next night or whenever you would like it. Just tell them a head of time. Mickey bars free at dinner too! That's what we do. 5 cruises...and we have never done room service yet..still need to do that.

[@OurZRoll]

Really?! No room service?? WOW! That's impressive ha! Yes you have to try it! Love them mickey bars, that's all Landen had for every dessert for diner ha! ❤️

[@sftnslkyable]

Hubby used to order the cheeseburger and a BLT to make a Bacon Cheeseburger. He jokingly told our Stateroom host about it because of the leftover bread. He told him to just order a bacon cheeseburger, and they'll bring you one, lol changed hubby's life 😅

[@OurZRoll]

Lol! Love it!!

[@kdspratt1]

When I order breakfast to be delivered I add on two boxes of fruit loops without milk. I use them as snacks on excursion days or just take them home.

[@OurZRoll]

Love it!

[@summerbreeze8774]

I love your video my family will be on the Disney Fantasy next month celebrating my daughter's 19th birthday our favorite room service item is the all-hands-on-deck we eat that and Watch Ratatouille this will be my 19th Disney Cruise

[@OurZRoll]

Yay! How exciting! What a great combination, Ratatouille and the all-hands-on-deck! Wow! That's amazing! Have the best time!

[@summerbreeze8774]

@@OurZRoll hello thank you so much and we will be on the wish in July💕

[@jonnaosborne1832]

Room service is one of the best things about a vacation, whether onboard a ship or in a hotel. I'm not about doing camping or RV-ing. I want to stay in a hotel! LOL

[@OurZRoll]

Hahaha! Yes!!!

[@mariabad84]

I can't remember if it's on the menu or not but we always order the Uncrustables (smuckers pb&j sandwiches). They're prepackaged so we stock up on those every night before getting off a port so we can take them in our backpacks for snacks while out on our excursions.

[@OurZRoll]

That's a great idea! Love that! ❤️

[@flee2321]

Omg. I never knew they had them. This is so smart! I’m writing it on the list for next time.

[@S.osman12]

We just went on our first Disney cruise , in Australia, we asked for uncrustables and got pb&j sandwiches with the crust cut off 😅😅😅😅

[@jeanettethurman5381]

We don’t empty the ice buckets for really cold water during the night. We ask the Stewart not to empty the ice bucket but once a day.

[@jonnaosborne1832]

Great tips! I always have ice delivered, and I can tell the room steward I would like some ice in the morning and again late in the afternoon or early evening every day, and it's great to always have it there, no matter what time I may come back to my room during the day. If they do that, I give them a little extra tip. 🧊

[@polemius01]

Thanks for the information. I only used room service when I was quarantined for tummy troubles (as it turned out, not due to a bug). I only got diet coke & bananas. I'll have to try it on my next cruise, June 2022 (I HOPE!).

[@gandsmeyer2957]

Those are a great tips about ordering the coffee the night before, dessert of the day, and ordering ice. Too bad there are no eggs or bacon on the breakfast menu. I worry about what to eat on the port days when you have to get off the ship early. Do you know if Cabanasopens early?

[@OurZRoll]

Yes! It usually depends on the ship but usually they open around 7am. Every time we go down to Cabanas its open. We have never had a problem. When it comes to port days we have always had plenty of time to eat before we get off the ship/they let us get off the ship.

[@stephenbeecher7545]

We've done 2 Disney cruises, but never ordered room service. We knew it was available, but always seemed to have enough food choices from main meals, and snacks up on pool deck. Disney Wonder: Schwarma is great. Also, cream-cheese-stuffed pretzels at the Pizza station. So good. Will try some of the room service options on our next cruise. I would probably order the cheese plate and the steak panini.

[@OurZRoll]

Wow, we didn't know about the cream-cheese-stuffed pretzels!! What?!

[@stephenbeecher7545]

@@OurZRoll Yes, warm pretzels stuffed with cream cheese, and then coated in cinnamon sugar.

[@courtneycombs205]

Oh my gosh!!! Are they like the ones at the parks?

[@sheilaphan7166]

Hi! Thank you for the tips :) May i ask how long does it usually take room service to bring you the food?

[@OurZRoll]

It depends but I would say less then 30 min.

[@sheilaphan7166]

Thanks for your help!

[@RockSimmer-gal4God]

I’ve got coffee on room service last time we went on as my little sister was wiv us so we got our drinks - coffee for us and juices got my sis to our room at the beginning of the day. It was fun to go onto the deck wiv our drinks. We go the specialaity coffee. Sorry I can’t spell. We had already got woke up by my sister. Last time we went was the 1st time we took a kid and we used room service more. I’ve always tipped on a Disney cruise as my stepdad told me and that was about 15 - 20 yrs ago wen we where teens. My sister loved the Micky bars, she’d ring for room service for them as a 6 yr old.

[@OurZRoll]

Love it! All this talk makes us want to go back! lol! ❤️

[@RockSimmer-gal4God]

Our Z Roll it does keep us motivated while waiting.

[@markrosenwald891]

when do you call fir the coffe in the evenibg? Will they leave it if you aren='t there (out having fun)?

[@OurZRoll]

We usually call for coffee around 10pm. That's a great question, we're not sure on that one!

[@paulrogers8176]

My daughter got sick on the cruise, so I was able to order my dinner from the restaurant menu to be delivered to our room because she was quarantined. The funny thing was that my family had gotten a meal from our server and brought it to our room. So I had double dinner that night.

[@OurZRoll]

HAHA! That's amazing! Double dinner! That is so cool how they delivered dinner to your stateroom!

[@JulieWallis1963]

Hysterical 😃🤣🤣

[@travelwiththetwins_kimi]

5 cruises and weve never done room service.. we always say we gonna do the cookies and milk or cake of the day but we always forget.

[@OurZRoll]

Ok! THIS NEEDS TO BE ON YOUR DISNEY CRUISE BUCKET LIST!!!!

[@FormatException]

I do know that cake of the day isn't always cake. Sometimes it can be mousse or cheesecake. It's always great, just not always cake :) I was disappointed with the buffalo wings, they were rather soggy, but the steak panini was incredible.

[@OurZRoll]

For sure! I feel like it's in the "cake family" though, If there is such a thing! HAHA! Right?! You know after you say that I think I vaguely remember the wings being on the soggy side as well. I love the steak panini...so good! This talk makes me so hungry!

[@Annm9346]

I never saw a room service menu! We were so busy we never ordered room service. Where did you find the menu?

[@OurZRoll]

It was in the desk drawer in the stateroom! I wish they were easier to see!

[@Mombierella]

As far as secret things from the menu that you can request, we love getting warm cookies at night.

[@heathereton5582]

I would love to take my granddaughter on a Disney cruise. We’re both Disney freaks and would have a ball. I’d probably gain 600 lbs from all of this yummy food. 😂

[@OurZRoll]

Hahaha that’s always the problem for us!

[@Mefistofeles_]

Is there a tip to be offered every time room service is called? WOW, I didn't know that. It is a cultural shock, here in Spain the tip is not something that is due or obligatory, here the tip is considered to be a reward for excellent or exceptional service. No one is going to look down on you if you don't tip, so it's pretty shocking to us. One question, is there a limit to ordering milk and cookies or the Mickey Bar? I mean, you can only order them once a day? Or can you order as many times as you want?)

[@OurZRoll]

Great questions! The tip isn't mandatory but we like to tip when we can, but yes the US has a different tip standard then most, LOL No there isn't a limit! At least we haven't found the limit! HA!

[@susantownsend8397]

If you add the tip to the bill it goes to the wait staff. We prefer to tip cash to the delivery person.

[@OurZRoll]

Love it!

[@wikananugrahasatriatama3747]

Do you know what is diningroom service position?

[@OurZRoll]

Dining room service position? What do you mean?

[@jenniefowler4968]

Wonder if they offer a carafe of tea? I could get into that

[@OurZRoll]

Yes they do!

[@veronicahodges615]

Do you order the room service in the app other than breakfast

[@OurZRoll]

When we were there last you can tip on the app but still have to call in for room service.

[@Horrorzeit]

you sound so much like Jeff from American Dad

[@maggieowens8735]

do you tip after each service?

[@OurZRoll]

It's not required but we do. You can also tip on the app.

[@ArtBabbitt]

DCL BLT GOAT

[@darlenelibbi1030]

How much tip room service?

[@OurZRoll]

We usually tip a dollar or 2!

[@FridayTheBaker]

Do they have sides like fries and mozzarella sticks? Please answer this is urgent, I have one day left I need to know

[@OurZRoll]

You can get fries, but mozzarella sticks are not on the menu. When you call room service, it doesn't hurt to ask!

[@jakobhellyer2792]

Hi

[@OurZRoll]

Hey!

[@allent1034]

That menu looks better than Royal Caribbean and they charge you $8 plus a 18% mandatory tip and then ask for an additional tip when you sign the check.

[@OurZRoll]

Wow!! That’s crazy!

[@chustlerm]

I work in customer service, and hearing someone complain about ordering room service but not wanting to wake up is so annoying. I dont know you 2 but so many people do not think of how much /many people choose room service at the same time and the amount of wasted time waiting for people will have another person crapping on room service and probably not getting a tip because of it. Dont be those people man .

[@OurZRoll]

You're right you don't know us. We never said we were annoyed. People pay a lot of money to go on this vacation to rest and renew. So I think we have every right to “not want” to get up when the door knocks. We’re on vacation! We are so thankful for the cast member serving us! We never said we complained we just said it's hard to get up. Haha! Please always assume positive intent “man”

[@mewa5798]

She lost me at chicken tenders

[@OurZRoll]

🤣